T2 Diabetes Risk 40-49 y.o

Type 2 Diabetes risk evaluation for 40-49 year old

at high risk of developing type 2 Diabetes. ‘High risk’ is determined following the patient’s completion of the Australian type 2 diabetes risk assessment tool.

Purpose

Evaluation of a ‘high risk’ score determined by the Australian type 2 diabetes risk assessment tool, which has been completed by the patient within a period of 3 months prior to undertaking the Type 2 Diabetes Risk Evaluation service;

Updating patient history and undertaking examinations and investigations in accordance with relevant guidelines

Making an overall assessment of the patient’s risk factors, relevant examinations and the results of any investigations;

Initiating interventions where appropriate, including referrals and follow-up relating to the management of any risk factors identified;

Providing advice and information (such as Lifescripts resources) to the patient including strategies to achieve lifestyle and behaviour changes where appropriate.

If you scored 12 points or more in the AUSDRISK you may have undiagnosed type 2 diabetes or be at high risk of developing the disease. See your doctor about having a fasting blood glucose test. Act now to prevent type 2 diabetes.